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Position Title: Custodian First Shift
Posting Number: S286P
Department: Maintenance
Position Type: Staff
Job Description: Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Custodial Services, the Custodian performs a variety of manual custodial and maintenance duties to provide a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Performs related work as required. Demonstrates responsible use of proper cleaning methods and materials in performing duties.
Essential Job Functions
- Clean and sanitize restroom fixtures, hardware, tile, mirrors, partitions, floors, and the like, replacing restroom supplies as needed, including locker rooms if an assigned building.
- Dust, sweep, vacuum, and/or mop floors as necessary. Scrub/strip, extract, bonnet and maintain floors.
- Wash and clean windows/windowsills/window treatments.
- Clean furniture.
- Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as needed (not exceeding 6 feet in height without Fall Protection training).
- Clean all tools, supplies, and equipment after each use and store them in the proper place.
- Maintain building supply inventory, email notification, submit/fulfill work orders, and time entry reports.
- Identify necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, taking time to fix and/or reporting any deficiencies to the appropriate person(s). Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. property damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.), taking appropriate action.
- Maintain the security of the building(s). Turn off lights when not in use, secure windows/doors per building needs, and check the entire building for fire hazards.
- Sweep exterior walkways. Remove snow from entrances and steps of buildings (reasonable distance).
- Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices to prevent injury and illness for self and others.
- Attend all Environmental Health and Safety trainers to ensure safe operations.
- Assist in special furniture set-ups for college-sponsored functions.
- Relieve, assist, or fill in temporarily on other jobs as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications: Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Prior experience or knowledge sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the job successfully is also required.
Other Skills: - Knowledge of cleaning terms and safety procedures related to hazardous chemicals.
- Knowledge of proper building cleaning and maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Effective communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
Physical Demands: Physical Requirements
- Ability to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks
- Ability to safely lift, push, and pull or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment as required.
- Potential for occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, or other infectious/hazardous materials.
Open Date: 07/07/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply (Required Documents & Optional Documents): Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation
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